Degrees :
Ph.D. Political Science, University of Connecticut
M.A., Political Science, University of Connecticut
B.A., Political Science, University of New Haven

Biography / Academic Interests :
Professor Niv-Solomon’s research interests fall under one of two themes, the first being the forces involved in foreign policy decision making (focusing on security and human rights), and the second being negotiations and mediations in international conflict resolution cases. Professor Niv-Solomon is engaged in various research projects including a study on potential conflict spirals and the turning points that transform them into protracted conflicts or cooperative resolutions, and another that focuses on US Presidents as mediators in international disputes; her work is regularly presented in professional conference.

Dr. Niv-Solomon is teaching courses in international politics, security, human-rights, negotiations and terrorism; before coming to the College of Staten Island, Professor Niv-Solomon has taught at Clark University.

“US Presidents as International Mediators: Patterns and Questions.” Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Convention San Diego, CA 1-4 April, 2012

“Walk the Walk or Talk the Talk? US Human Rights Policies since 2009.” Presented at the International Studies Association – North East Region Annual Conference Providence,
RI 4-5 November, 2011

“When Risky Decisions are Not Surprising: An Application of Prospect Theory to the Israeli War Decision in 2006.” Presented at the International Studies Association Annual Conference Montreal, Canada 17-20 March, 2011